Easy Scarf

Today was all about Starke 6. Lots of knitters buying to knit scarves for Christmas gifts. This is a super easy scarf that Beth designed. You need 2 balls of Starke 6 - 1 ball each of 2 very different colours.

The above sample was knit with 2095 and 2136. Below we used 2266 and 2136. 

Here is a link to Starke 6. If you are ordering the yarn online please leave a note and we will include the pattern for you.

This is the same scarf knit in Crazy Zauberball. 

The scarf above is 1701 and 1511. The scarf below is 1702 and 2099.

You can find Zauberball here. If you are ordering the yarn and want to make the scarf please leave a note in the order so I can include the pattern.

I’ve made up a few combinations for the scarf here. 

Today I put together many kits for Gnandad’s Grand Adventure.

We have kits online (and in the store). I can’t stop. 

Here is a bit of advice from Sarah

C1 - Pick your favourite of the 4 colours. I’m using green.

C2 - Make sure C2 contrasts with C1 if viewed through a black and white filter. This is my light grey.

C3 - This is the colour for the hands/nose/beard/hair role, but it may also have other

purposes. This is my white. If using a darker colour, make sure there’s a contrast with C2 as well.

C4 - I suggest going with a darker colour here. I’m using charcoal.

This gnome is designed for solid/semi-solid colours. Subtle speckles will also work, but avoid variegated

Ball four has been joined. 

If you are working on Joji’s MKAL she just released clue #2.

Gnandad’s Adventure

It’s time to start planning for Sarah Schira’s next mystery gnome KAL. You can prepurchase the pattern for Gnandad’s Adventure on Ravelry.

Join us for 21 days of small, satisfying knitting, of fun, of surprises and stories! The Grand Adventure beckons all of us this December. 40% off until Nov 17 with the code “GoGnandad”

Gnandad set out on a long adventure around the gnome world last Gnomevember. Will he make it home in time for Longest Gnight? And who are these friends he wrote home to say he invited? Join Gnana and the rest of the family as they get ready to welcome him home.

Some days, you’ll open the update to find a clue to knit. Other days will bring part of our charming story, special treats, or a recipe or two for traditional gnomish delights.

Come to the PreKnitalong Chat for questions and planning. 

KEY DATES
Nov 3 - Gnandad’s Grand Adventure pattern goes on presale AND yarn dyers around the world offer yarn kits. The preknitalong info PDF contains colour tips and other tidbits I think you’ll find helpful. 
Dec 1-21 - daily updates and fun surprises 
Jan 1 - knitalong ends, prize thread closes 
Jan 6 - prizes announced

You need 4 mini skeins of fingering weight yarn. Emma has kits and we are working on getting them in time for the cast on. I’ll have more details later this week.

You can also pick your own colours as well. We have lots of mini skeins from Emma’s. I need to go through them this week because I think we have more in stock than the website shows.

I needed to wind the last two skeins for Jaunty. They were sitting on the coffee table and I went to do something else. When I came back to grab them there was only one on the table. Someone picked up the other one and got into my chair with it. He didn’t hurt the skein. It wasn’t wet or tangled. He just picked it up and carried it with him. Boscoe loves Spincycle.

Tonight’s movie is Stand By Me. I don’t think I’ve watched it since I saw it in the theatre. 

Knitting Police

I’m giving a heads up that at the end of the post I have pictures of Joji’s MKAL so far.

Cosmic Connections by Lisa K. Ross was a MKAL and the finished shawl has been revealed. WOW!!! The shawl is knit in fingering weight yarn.

Pattern purchased on Ravelry

We have kits available for the shawl.

I made it to the decreasing on Jaunty.

On Saturday evening I cast on for Joji’s MKAL. I chose the latest Crazy Beautiful colour from Emma’s. As I was knitting the knitting police showed up at my house. Dad out of nowhere says ‘Hey, that’s a new project. Where is the shawl you were knitting on last night? Shouldn’t you finish something before you start another project?’ I explained that the Joji MKAL just came out and I needed to work on it so I finished the weekly clue. He was sort of okay with the answer. 

This is the colour I chose. Please don’t read any further if you don’t want to see the first clue finished. Joji writes a great pattern and any level of knitter can work the first clue. It didn’t take long to knit the clue - you have lots of time to join and be ready for Clue 2 on Saturday.

Bardot

The November Crazy Beautiful Color is stunning. I haven’t picked my colour for the Joji MKAL (the pattern has been purchased) and this could be it.

Crunchy golden leaves and vivid 5pm sunsets are on the horizon! Our November Crazy Beautiful Club Color is such a gorgeous blend of all things fall. 

We have a new sample in the store. This is Rowan’s Alpaca Sparkle (5 balls) and the pattern is called Bardot. The pattern is in the new Alpaca Sparkle magazine. You can find the yarn and magazine here.

Cables and lace are a great combination and here they work in perfect harmony alongside the subtle shimmer of Alpaca Sparkle yarn. This cosy winter scarf from Lisa Richardson is a wardrobe essential with a touch of luxe.

Diana was in rush so I didn’t get to ask questions about the yarn or pattern. I’ll talk to her next week.

It was an Ooey Gooey day in the store today. Lots of knitters buying yarn to make the cowl.

Pattern purchased on Ravelry.

I snapped pictures as I was putting together combinations. These are not online yet but will be on Monday. The colours are

Suri Silk Be Hoppy

DITW Bitter Pill

Suri Silk Lilac You A Lot

DITW Purse First

Suri Silk Bell Bottoms

DITW Fine Line

Suri Silk Himalayan Salt

DITW Reckless Abandon

Suri Silk Beach Please

DITW House Blend

Beth called early this afternoon to let me know that dad was on his way with tea and a bagel for me. I asked her if she would wind a skein of yarn for me if I sent it with dad. She said sure. I forgot to give him the skein 🤬. Now I’m winding yarn tonight.

Happy Saturday! I hope it’s a lot happier at midnight tonight.